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How far is Galle from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Koggala Airport

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1492
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2401
Kilometers
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1296
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 19 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
179 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Galle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Galle. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.808 miles
  • 2400.832 kilometers
  • 1296.346 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1490.334 miles
  • 2398.461 kilometers
  • 1295.065 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Galle?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koggala Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Galle generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination Koggala Airport
City: Galle
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: KCT
ICAO Code: VCCK
Coordinates: 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E